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Costume Attendants

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.

Current openings

Wardrobe Assistant 7
Wardrobe Attendant 2
Wardrobe Supervisor 4

Number of positions

2012: 870    2014: 900

Annual job postings

New: 10    Replacement: 60
(Total: 70)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$48,020
($23/hour)
Middle:
$69,100
($33/hour)
Up to:
$92,580
($44/hour)
Average:
$77,730
($37/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.